John Pope
Southaven,MS
Summary
Seasoned Terminal Manager with comprehensive background in logistics and operational management. Demonstrates strong leadership abilities alongside an aptitude for optimizing efficiency and driving growth, which has consistently resulted in improved customer satisfaction and revenue in previous roles. Possess deep knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and process improvements. In previous employment, spearheaded initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance overall terminal performance. Laborious Terminal Manager adept at coordinating schedules and budgeting. Dedicated to meeting long-term goals and proactivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Manager
Abilene Motor Express
West Memphis , AR
06.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the terminal, including all facility needs, from staffing janitorial services to hiring, training, and supervising Driver Managers, orienatation leaders, and anyone else who can bring value to the company
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for supplies needed at the terminal.
- Analyze key metrics related to customer trends, employee productivity, such as miles per truck, revenue per truck per day, deadhead, and Smart drive score in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Hire, train, and supervise Driver Managers to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Planner/Operations Manager/Driver Manager
Knight Transportation
Olive Branch, MS
03.2011 - 06.2023
- Responsible for planning 45 to 75 trucks per day.
- Lead a daily Market Call to discuss the flow of freight.
- Worked closely with sales personnel and market managers.
- Developed and coached driver managers.
- As an Ops Manager, I lead a team of 6 driver managers and a fleet of 125.
- As a driver manager, I cut my teeth in the industry. Managing a board of trucks as high as 40 men and women. Mostly OTR trucks, with a mix of local and dedicated.
- Managed our terminals trainer program: matched trainers with trainees, coordinated their trips and home time, , processed paperwork and worked with district safety to get approved to drive solo.
Education
BBA - Marketing And Sales
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12-2007
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- AS400
- TMW
- PowerBI
- Operations Management
- Load Planning
- Facility Management
Activities
- Leader in local Celebrate Recovery Ministry
- Volunteer with Kairos Prison Ministry at Marshall County Correctional Facility
Timeline
Terminal Manager
Abilene Motor Express
06.2023 - Current
Planner/Operations Manager/Driver Manager
Knight Transportation
03.2011 - 06.2023
BBA - Marketing And Sales
Delta State University
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